Let’s build your future-ready marketing strategy. Nick Dettmann and Dettmann Media helps brands connect with their audience, and drive measurable growth. With expertise spanning Blogging, Brand Marketing, Content Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Email Marketing, Content Strategy, SEO, Public Relations, and Marketing Consulting, I craft tailored solutions that deliver results. From strategic planning to compelling storytelling and performance-driven campaigns, I partner with businesses to enhance visibility, strengthen brand reputation, and create meaningful customer engagement across every channel. I also understand the value of data and understand how to interpret the data that combines creativity with analytical insights. Make better decisions with marketing strategies when driven by data research. My method follows three key steps: Discovery & Analysis: Researching and understanding the goals, and the target audience. Strategy Development: Designing tailored digital marketing strategies aligned with measurable KPIs. Execution & Optimization: Implementing, testing, and refining for continuous improvement; an ongoing curiosity as to why.

Nick Dettmann

Let’s build your future-ready marketing strategy. Nick Dettmann and Dettmann Media helps brands connect with their audience, and drive measurable growth. With expertise spanning Blogging, Brand Marketing, Content Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Email Marketing, Content Strategy, SEO, Public Relations, and Marketing Consulting, I craft tailored solutions that deliver results. From strategic planning to compelling storytelling and performance-driven campaigns, I partner with businesses to enhance visibility, strengthen brand reputation, and create meaningful customer engagement across every channel. I also understand the value of data and understand how to interpret the data that combines creativity with analytical insights. Make better decisions with marketing strategies when driven by data research. My method follows three key steps: Discovery & Analysis: Researching and understanding the goals, and the target audience. Strategy Development: Designing tailored digital marketing strategies aligned with measurable KPIs. Execution & Optimization: Implementing, testing, and refining for continuous improvement; an ongoing curiosity as to why.

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Let’s build your future-ready marketing strategy.

Nick Dettmann and Dettmann Media helps brands connect with their audience, and drive measurable growth. With expertise spanning Blogging, Brand Marketing, Content Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Email Marketing, Content Strategy, SEO, Public Relations, and Marketing Consulting, I craft tailored solutions that deliver results.

From strategic planning to compelling storytelling and performance-driven campaigns, I partner with businesses to enhance visibility, strengthen brand reputation, and create meaningful customer engagement across every channel.

I also understand the value of data and understand how to interpret the data that combines creativity with analytical insights. Make better decisions with marketing strategies when driven by data research.

My method follows three key steps:

Discovery & Analysis: Researching and understanding the goals, and the target audience.
Strategy Development: Designing tailored digital marketing strategies aligned with measurable KPIs.
Execution & Optimization: Implementing, testing, and refining for continuous improvement; an ongoing curiosity as to why.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Social Media and Digital Specialist at Centers for Independence
January 1, 2025 - October 2, 2025
Designed and implemented data-driven social media campaigns that increased brand awareness and audience following by 7.1% (2024 vs. 2023) across multiple platforms. Developed content calendars, created engaging posts, and managed community interactions to foster brand loyalty and audience engagement that led to a 10.9% increase in engagement (2024 vs. 2023). Conducted keyword and search query research to identify relevant terms for content optimization. Designed user-friendly websites using HTML and CSS coding standards. Led overhaul of brand materials, logos, websites, and social media profiles. Presented findings to management and executive leadership to refine strategies.
Freelance Marketing Consultant at Dettmann Media, Theresa, WI
August 1, 2021 - Present
Oversaw traditional marketing (print ads) and digital marketing (organic and paid social, website, and email) initiatives for multiple clients in B2B and B2C audiences. Responsibilities included project management, planning, social media, content calendar development, budgeting, advertising, website management, and email content. Implemented SEO best practices and optimized website content to improve organic search rankings, increasing visibility in local and regional markets. Created graphics and logos for print and digital content and managed social media accounts. Evaluated campaign effectiveness and KPIs using analytics tools such as Google Analytics. Created content calendars for timely delivery of posts, campaigns, and promotions; monitored and reported on performance of all social media activities.
Managing Editor/Sports Editor at West Bend Daily News
January 1, 2019 - October 2, 2025
Started as sports editor in 2009; promoted to managing editor/editor-in-chief in 2016. Led a sports department and editorial team, developed daily agendas, reviewed and edited articles for publication, managed budgets for freelancers and staff, and analyzed statistics to generate clear, accessible reports.
Social Media and Digital Marketing Specialist at Centers for Independence
January 1, 2025 - October 2, 2025
Designed and executed social media campaigns that increased brand awareness by 7.1% and boosted engagement by 10.9% (2024 vs. 2023). Built content calendars, created posts, and managed community interactions. Led a full overhaul of brand identity—logos, websites, and social media profiles. Designed and maintained user-friendly websites using HTML/CSS. Presented analytics insights to management and executives to guide strategic refinements.
Freelance Marketing Consultant at Dettmann Media
August 1, 2021 - Present
Directed marketing initiatives (SEO, paid/organic social, email, print, and web) for B2B and B2C clients. Implemented SEO strategies that improved local/regional visibility. Managed client social media accounts, content calendars, and campaign reporting. Designed graphics, logos, and promotional materials for digital and print campaigns. Collaborated on GA4 + GTM e-commerce rebuild for Mueller Sports Medicine to improve funnel tracking and customer journey insights.
Managing Editor/Sports Editor at West Bend Daily News
January 1, 2019 - October 2, 2025
Promoted from Sports Editor to Managing Editor/Editor-in-Chief, overseeing newsroom operations. Directed editorial planning and content schedules for staff and freelancers. Applied strong copywriting and editing skills to ensure accuracy and quality. Managed budgets, expenses, and vendor relationships. Translated complex statistical data into reader-friendly stories.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Journalism and Mass Communications at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
January 11, 2030 - October 2, 2025
Bachelor's degree at University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
January 11, 2030 - October 2, 2025

Qualifications

ChatGPT (Coursiv)
January 11, 2030 - October 2, 2025
Google AI Essentials (Google and Coursea)
January 11, 2030 - October 2, 2025
Introduction to Artificial Intelligence
January 11, 2030 - October 2, 2025
Google Business Profile Management
January 11, 2030 - October 2, 2025
Social Media Marketing
January 11, 2030 - October 2, 2025
How to Master Local Keyword Research
January 11, 2030 - October 2, 2025
Local SEO
January 11, 2030 - October 2, 2025
ChatGPT
January 11, 2030 - October 2, 2025
Google AI Essentials
January 11, 2030 - October 2, 2025
Introduction to Artificial Intelligence
January 11, 2030 - October 2, 2025
Google Business Profile Management
January 11, 2030 - October 2, 2025
Social Media Marketing
January 11, 2030 - October 2, 2025
How to Master Local Keyword Research
January 11, 2030 - October 2, 2025
Local SEO Accomplishments
January 11, 2030 - October 2, 2025
Award of Distinction - Online Video (Communicator Awards)
January 11, 2030 - October 2, 2025

Industry Experience

Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Healthcare, Education
    paper Paid social ad and organic campaigns

    Challenge: Actors and actresses needed to sign up for auditions for upcoming production of “A Christmas Carol” by the West Bend Theatre Company.

    Goal: Increase link clicks to website.

    Methods used

    Paid social ads
    Organic social posts
    Results:

    Increased number of signups from 12 as of Sept. 1 to 46 by end of campaign on Sept. 16.
    Reach = 8,167
    Cost per click = $0.31
    Link clicks = 226
    Post engagement rate = 3.1%
    Show was successfully cast

    See proposed strategy: https://www.twine.net/signin

    paper Newsletter Email Campaign

    Challenge: Anderson Foodservice Representatives has regular blog entries to update its subscribers on the latest in foodservice trends. The goal of the blog is to generate leads for improved sales between foodservice professionals and manufacturers.

    Solution: Create a monthly email campaign highlighting the latest news and tips from the industry.

    How the project comes together:

    Collaborate with the team members to research what are the latest trends
    Research the web to discover industry-relevant topics
    Collect digital assets
    Results:

    Open rate = 35% (goal was 25%)
    Click rate = 8.2% (goal was 2.5%)

    URL: https://www.twine.net/signin

    paper Contest Email Campaign

    Challenge: Cambro Manufacturing announces the launch of a kitchen makeover contest.

    Solution: Create an email campaign highlighting the contest and send to a target audience.

    How the project comes together:

    Collaborate with the marketing team at Cambro to understand the target audience
    Collect digital assets, including signup link
    Collect key talking points
    Results:

    Open rate = 28.5% (goal was 25%)
    Click rate = 7% (goal was 2.5%)

    URL: https://www.twine.net/signin

    paper Ecommerce & New Product Launch

    Challenge: Mueller Sports Medicine was unveiling new compression therapy equipment.

    Solution: Create a teaser video to be used on website and on social media channels

    How the project comes together:
    Collaborate with marketing team members to develop digital assets such as B roll footage.
    Collect the assets.
    Editing takes place, with approval process set up once editing is completed.

    URL: https://www.twine.net/signin

    paper New product launch

    Challenge: Cambro Manufacturing announces the launch of a wall shelving series for production kitchens.

    Solution: Create an email campaign highlighting the new product and send to a target audience.

    How the project comes together:

    Collaborate with the marketing team at Cambro to understand the target audience
    Collect digital assets
    Collect key talking points
    Results:

    Open rate = 36.3% (goal was 25%)
    Click rate = 3.6% (goal was 2.5%)

    URL: https://www.twine.net/signin

    paper Rebuilding GA4 + GTM for E-commerce Clarity

    Client: Mueller Sports Medicine
    Role: Freelance Marketing Consultant (Dettmann Media)
    Focus: Google Analytics 4 (GA4) + Google Tag Manager (GTM) Setup, Cleanup & Optimization

    Challenge:
    The company’s GA4 setup was incomplete and unreliable, with frequent gaps such as “(not set)” search terms, missing coupon tracking, and broken funnel reporting.
    Marketing leadership lacked visibility into what campaigns and customer actions were driving conversions.
    GTM containers had accumulated clutter and outdated tags, increasing the risk of publishing errors.

    Solution:
    Architected a clean GA4 + GTM framework to capture the full e-commerce journey (site search → product view → add to cart → checkout → purchase).
    Engineered custom JavaScript variables & Data Layer integrations to fill tracking gaps and ensure clean, reliable parameters.
    Implemented new event tracking for:
    Coupon application (success/error)
    Cart quantity changes & empty cart actions
    Checkout login vs. guest flow
    Streamlined GTM container, removing unnecessary tags/triggers to reduce clutter and ensure stability.
    Validated accuracy through GTM Preview/Debug and GA4 real-time reporting before publishing.

    Results & Impact:
    Delivered decision-ready data that executives could trust to answer business questions such as:
    Which coupon codes drive conversions?
    Where do customers abandon the checkout flow?
    What search terms lead to purchases?
    Enabled marketing team to track ROI of promotions in real time.
    Reduced noise and errors in GA4 reporting, giving leadership a clear lens into customer behavior.
    Positioned the company to scale campaigns with confidence, knowing their analytics foundation was accurate.

    Key Value:
    Bridge marketing and technical analytics — translating business needs into GTM/GA4 solutions.
    Turn messy setups into actionable insights.
    Leverage AI tools for faster debugging and code prototyping while maintaining expert oversight.